Vishwa Konkani Student Scholarship Fund (VKSSF) 2025 for Engineering Applications Open

 

The World Konkani Centre, Mangaluru, has announced the Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships for the academic year 2025-2026, aimed at supporting Konkani-speaking students—irrespective of caste or religion—who are embarking on their first year of professional engineering education. This initiative is a flagship effort to nurture academic excellence and build capacity among the Konkani community by providing both financial aid and holistic development opportunities

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To ensure that the scholarship reaches the most deserving students, the following criteria must be met:

• Mother Tongue: Only candidates whose mother tongue is Konkani are eligible, regardless of caste or religion. Applicants must provide a mother tongue certificate at the time of application.
• Course Admission: The scholarship is open exclusively to students seeking admission to the first year of an undergraduate engineering course in 2025.
• Academic Performance: Applicants must have scored above 80% in core subjects (PCM/PCB) in II PUC (Class 12) and secured a rank of 30,000 or below in the Common Entrance Test (CET), or hold a meritorious rank in any other recognized entrance exam. Proof of marks and rank must be submitted
• Family Income: The total family income should be less than ₹5 lakh per annum. Applicants need to submit recommendation letters from a family doctor and a Chartered Accountant, using the prescribed format
• Development Commitment: Selected candidates must participate in a skill development and mentoring program throughout their engineering studies and agree to sponsor two students after securing employment post-graduation.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

• Monetary Support: Each selected student will receive a scholarship amount of ₹50,000, significantly easing the financial burden of engineering education.
• Skill Development: Beyond financial aid, the Vishwa Konkani Student Scholarship Programme offers a structured skill development and mentoring program, supporting scholars through every stage of their academic journey.
• Community Building: The program fosters a culture of giving back, with recipients expected to support future students, thus sustaining the cycle of empowerment within the Konkani community.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Online Only: Applications must be submitted online through the World Konkani Centre’s dedicated portal. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted.
• Documentation: Applicants must upload all required certificates, marksheets, entrance exam ranks, income proof, and recommendation letters in the prescribed formats.
• Deadline: The last date to apply is 15th July 2025.

The World Konkani Centre’s Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for 2025-26 stands as a comprehensive support system for Konkani-speaking engineering aspirants. By combining financial assistance with mentoring and a unique commitment to community upliftment, the program not only helps students achieve their educational goals but also strengthens the future of the Konkani community as a whole

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